Tigers Fall in Back and Forth Battle

GRANVILLE, OH-The Tigers traveled to Granville to take on the #21 Denison Big Red after a heart-breaking, last-second loss last time they played. In another close battle where the Tigers were within striking distance throughout the game, Denison pulled away at the end to secure the 64-56 win. Wittenberg's record fell to 8-13 (4-8 NCAC) and Denison's record improves to 19-2 (11-1 NCAC).

The Tigers and Big Red traded baskets throughout the first half, going into halftime with the game tied at 32. In the second half, it looked like the game was going to go the same way with the teams trading buckets after Cameron Harrison (Eaton , OH / National Trail) hit a three to cut the Denison lead to only four with a minute and a half left to play. But the Tigers went cold to end the game and Denison was able to pull away in the closing seconds to remain atop the league standings.

Team Leaders

• Eddie Brown (Lewis Center, OH / Olentangy Orange) led the team in points with 17 and Harrison was right behind with 16 of his own.
• Brown and Cal Bavineau (Dexter, MI / Dexter) both had five rebounds to lead the team.
• Four players led the team with two assists, and Spence Davidson (Lebanon, OH / Lebanon) led the team in steals with two.

Team Comparison

• Wittenberg had a better shooting percentage, 54.5% to 43.1%.
• The Tigers also led in rebounds, 25-22.
• Wittenberg had two blocks to none for Denison, and the Tigers also led in bench points, 15-13.
• The Tigers also had the edge in points in the paint, 34-32.

The Tigers' next game is Wednesday, February 12th at 7:30 at home against Kenyon, following the women's game prior.